Going Out Guide: Events


Posted at 10:03 AM ET, 05/16/2013

Opera in the Outfield returns to Nationals Park on Saturday
By Lavanya Ramanathan
Washington National Opera features "Show Boat" at Nats Park on Saturday.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  10:03 AM ET, 05/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Events

Posted at 07:01 AM ET, 05/14/2013

Nightlife Agenda: Beer, Eurovision and the Forward Festival
By Fritz Hahn and Rhome Anderson
This week's picks include beer tastings, a Eurovision viewing party and the cutting-edge Forward Festival.

By Fritz Hahn and Rhome Anderson  |  07:01 AM ET, 05/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Events, Live Music, Nightlife Agenda

Posted at 01:53 PM ET, 05/09/2013

Seven things to do in D.C. on the weekend of May 10-12
By Going Out Guide staff
The weekend's best in nightlife, music and art.

By Going Out Guide staff  |  01:53 PM ET, 05/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Events, Weekend's Best

Posted at 02:40 PM ET, 05/06/2013

Chili-less "Chili Cook-Off" angers concertgoers, Internet
By Caitlin Dewey
DC101's annual Chili Cook-Off was a cook-off in name only this year, much to the aggravation of some local fans.

By Caitlin Dewey  |  02:40 PM ET, 05/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Events, Music

Posted at 12:45 PM ET, 05/03/2013

Eat and drink your way through Passport DC's Around the World Embassy Tour
By Maura Judkis | @maurajudkis
Here's where to find free booze and snacks, from Barbadian rum to vegemite.

By Maura Judkis | @maurajudkis  |  12:45 PM ET, 05/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Events, Food

Posted at 12:40 PM ET, 05/01/2013

Here's how to attend Michelle Obama's book signing at Politics and Prose
By Alex Baldinger | @baldinger
Michelle Obama will become the first sitting first lady to do a signing at Politics

By Alex Baldinger | @baldinger  |  12:40 PM ET, 05/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Do This, Events

Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 05/01/2013

Mini-golf returns to the National Building Museum on May 27
By Alex Baldinger | @baldinger
The museum's layout for 2013 has 18 holes, up from 12, and these are no ordinary windmills.

By Alex Baldinger | @baldinger  |  10:30 AM ET, 05/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Do This, Events, Museums

Posted at 01:55 PM ET, 04/29/2013

Mint juleps, big hats and adult pony rides: Where to watch the Kentucky Derby
By Fritz Hahn
This year's contenders look promising, with free food, strong drinks, games and even pre-race pony rides for adults.

By Fritz Hahn  |  01:55 PM ET, 04/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Events, Kentucky Derby

Posted at 06:15 PM ET, 04/24/2013

Move over, Tweed Ride. Here comes the Daft Punk-themed Robot Ride.
By Lavanya Ramanathan
The D.C. Bike Party celebrates Daft Punk's new album by taking a page from "Tron: Legacy."

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  06:15 PM ET, 04/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Events

Posted at 05:29 PM ET, 04/22/2013

Photos: Awesome Con D.C.
By Alex Baldinger
The city's first convention for comic book, sci-fi and pop culture fans was held over the weekend.

By Alex Baldinger  |  05:29 PM ET, 04/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Events

Posted at 03:46 PM ET, 04/19/2013

Run for Boston along the National Mall
By Alex Baldinger
The event will meet outside the Smithsonian Metro station at 6 p.m. The goal for runners is 4.09 miles, which matches the number displayed on the official race clock at the time of the first explosion.

By Alex Baldinger  |  03:46 PM ET, 04/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Events

Posted at 03:01 PM ET, 04/18/2013

Get your geek on at Awesome Con, D.C.'s first comic convention
By Michael O'Sullivan
The District's first comic convention comes to the Convention Center this weekend.

By Michael O'Sullivan  |  03:01 PM ET, 04/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Events, Weekend Section

Posted at 03:18 PM ET, 04/11/2013

Jazz Trumpeter Hugh Masekela at Lisner Auditorium
By Ryan Little
The South African trumpet and flugelhorn virtuoso Hugh Masekela performs at GW's Lisner Auditorium on Friday night.

By Ryan Little  |  03:18 PM ET, 04/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Events, Music

Posted at 12:11 PM ET, 04/11/2013

Final weekend highlights: Parade, Japanese culture
By Kathy Orton
Festivities include the Grand Ball, the blossom parade and an anime marathon.

By Kathy Orton  |  12:11 PM ET, 04/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Cherry Blossoms, Events

Posted at 11:43 AM ET, 04/11/2013

See the Oscar-winning "Inocente" at the Avalon
By Alex Baldinger
Local filmmakers Sean Fine and Andrea Nix Fine introduce their documentary short with screenings tonight at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.

By Alex Baldinger  |  11:43 AM ET, 04/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Events, movies

Posted at 01:23 PM ET, 04/10/2013

Opera in the Outfield brings "Show Boat" to Nats Park on May 18
By Lavanya Ramanathan
"Show Boat," with its vintage appeal and recognizable score, may be the outfield event's most accessible simulcast yet.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  01:23 PM ET, 04/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Events, Nationals Park

Posted at 05:19 PM ET, 04/08/2013

The 20 can't-miss events of spring in Washington
By Alex Baldinger
It's patio season. Outdoor concert season. Croquet on the lawn season. Barbecue season. In other words, it's the best season.

By Alex Baldinger  |  05:19 PM ET, 04/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Events, Weekend Section

Posted at 05:17 PM ET, 04/05/2013

Tidal Basin bound this weekend? Here's a map of the cherry blossoms
By Alex Baldinger
Give your blossom snapshots the recognition they deserve: Share them with #wpblossoms and they'll appear on The Post's pretty Cherry Blossoms Grid.

By Alex Baldinger  |  05:17 PM ET, 04/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Cherry Blossoms, Events

Posted at 11:40 AM ET, 04/04/2013

To do this weekend: a huge pillow fight, all-you-can-eat crawfish and "Mumbo Sauce"
By Going Out Guide staff
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out a giant pillow fight, a crawfish boil, or a new show at the Corcoran.

By Going Out Guide staff  |  11:40 AM ET, 04/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Events, Weekend's Best

Posted at 02:26 PM ET, 03/29/2013

Craft Brewers Conference: Where to drink on Friday
By Fritz Hahn
The last day of the Craft Brewers Conference features 20 local breweries taking over Meridian Pint and tap takeovers led by Goose Island, Green Flash, Epic and Oskar Blues.

By Fritz Hahn  |  02:26 PM ET, 03/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Beer, Craft Brewers Conference, Events

Posted at 04:00 PM ET, 03/28/2013

Craft Brewers Conference: Where to drink on Thursday night
By Fritz Hahn
Tonight's highlights include tastings centered around the beers of Colorado and California, tap takeovers with Three Floyds and the Bruery, and a "beer-focused film festival."

By Fritz Hahn  |  04:00 PM ET, 03/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Beer, Craft Brewers Conference, Events

Posted at 03:45 PM ET, 03/28/2013

March Madness descends on the Verizon Center
By Fritz Hahn
Fans of Indiana, Syracuse, Marquette and Miami are getting fired up for the Sweet 16 with cheerleaders, marching bands and happy hours.

By Fritz Hahn  |  03:45 PM ET, 03/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Events

Posted at 02:53 PM ET, 03/27/2013

Craft Brewers Conference: Where to drink on Wednesday night
By Fritz Hahn
A bar crawl in Penn Quarter, a chance to sample extraordinary ales in Dupont Circle and beer celebrities at Smith Commons.

By Fritz Hahn  |  02:53 PM ET, 03/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Beer, Craft Brewers Conference, Events

Posted at 12:36 PM ET, 03/26/2013

Craft Brewers Conference: Where to drink on Tuesday night
By Fritz Hahn
Tonight's highlights: Sample saisons, explore the beers of St. Louis and North Carolina, and pair funky beers with artisanal cheese.

By Fritz Hahn  |  12:36 PM ET, 03/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Craft Brewers Conference, Events

Posted at 04:07 PM ET, 03/21/2013

Craft Brewers Conference: A who's who of craft brews
By Fritz Hahn
D.C. will host tastings and special events with some of America's best-known breweries.

By Fritz Hahn  |  04:07 PM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Beer, Events

Posted at 01:56 PM ET, 03/20/2013

Download a map of the best cherry blossom locations
By Alex Baldinger
Whether this is your first spring in Washington or you just need a seasonal refresher, this PDF should serve as your guide.

By Alex Baldinger  |  01:56 PM ET, 03/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Cherry Blossoms, Events

Posted at 04:08 PM ET, 03/15/2013

The music of the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
By Lavanya Ramanathan
Every mile of the marathon brings another band, for better or worse.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  04:08 PM ET, 03/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Events, Music

Posted at 01:47 PM ET, 03/15/2013

Everyone's French on the dance floor
By Fritz Hahn
The Francophonie Cultural Festival welcomes French DJs Issac Delusion and Make the Girl Dance and screens a documentary about the rise of techno.

By Fritz Hahn  |  01:47 PM ET, 03/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Events

Posted at 02:33 PM ET, 03/13/2013

Watch March Madness on the biggest of big screens
By Fritz Hahn
Here's a list of 10-foot, 12-foot and even 22-foot projection screens showing this month's college basketball games.

By Fritz Hahn  |  02:33 PM ET, 03/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Events, March Madness

Posted at 01:26 PM ET, 03/13/2013

Whiskey, music and craic: Where to celebrate St. Patrick's Day
By Fritz Hahn
What are you doing for St. Patrick's Day? Check out our list of music and specials at dozens of Irish pubs and restaurants.

By Fritz Hahn  |  01:26 PM ET, 03/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Events, Music, St. Patrick's Day

Posted at 11:36 AM ET, 03/11/2013

Free and Easy: Environmental Film Fest and free jazz
By Ryan Little
If you're looking for something to do in the week ahead that's both free and hassle-free, you've come to the right place.

By Ryan Little  |  11:36 AM ET, 03/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Events, Free and Easy

Posted at 01:05 PM ET, 03/08/2013

Celebrate International Women's Day with "Be/Longing," Bette Davis and bubbly
By Maura Judkis
Celebrate feminism with these events honoring strong women. Also: Free champagne.

By Maura Judkis  |  01:05 PM ET, 03/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Events

Posted at 01:07 PM ET, 03/07/2013

What to do this weekend: Whiskey Walk, D.C. United and Dubfire
By Lavanya Ramanathan
Catch Oscar nominee "War Witch," or a St. Patrick's bar crawl.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  01:07 PM ET, 03/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Events, Weekend's Best

Posted at 02:15 PM ET, 03/06/2013

Highlights: DC Independent Film Festival
By Stephanie Merry
Get ready for five days of films that prove big budgets don't necessarily predict quality.

By Stephanie Merry  |  02:15 PM ET, 03/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Events, movies

Posted at 10:20 AM ET, 03/06/2013

Snowquester: What's open, what's closed and snow specials
By Alex Baldinger
Federal workers have the day off, school systems across the area are closed but many points of interest -- museums, bars, restaurants -- are open for business.

By Alex Baldinger  |  10:20 AM ET, 03/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, Events, Museums, Snowquester

Posted at 04:53 PM ET, 03/05/2013

Listen Up: U Street Music Hall's anniversary playlist
By Fritz Hahn
The club's resident mixmasters created a special playlist in honor of the club's third birthday.

By Fritz Hahn  |  04:53 PM ET, 03/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Events, U Street Music Hall

Posted at 03:30 PM ET, 03/05/2013

Celebrating Irish culture for St. Patrick's Day
By Fritz Hahn
Skip the St. Patrick's Day bar crawls to celebrate Irish music, theater and dancing.

By Fritz Hahn  |  03:30 PM ET, 03/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Events, St. Patrick's Day

Posted at 01:32 PM ET, 03/04/2013

The peak bloom period for the cherry blossoms is March 26-30
By Alex Baldinger
Mark your calendars for March 26-30.

By Alex Baldinger  |  01:32 PM ET, 03/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Cherry Blossoms, Events

Posted at 12:34 PM ET, 03/04/2013

Free & Easy: Nordic cooking, Sam Lipsyte, Left Bank Quartet
By Ryan Little
If you're looking for something to do in the week ahead that's both free and hassle-free, you've come to the right place.

By Ryan Little  |  12:34 PM ET, 03/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Events, Free and Easy

Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 03/01/2013

'Drunk History' filming tonight at Smith Commons
By Fritz Hahn
Funny or Die's popular web series is coming to H Street NE tonight.

By Fritz Hahn  |  01:00 PM ET, 03/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bars, comedy, Events, H Street

Posted at 02:08 PM ET, 02/26/2013

Harlem Globetrotters to dribble across Key Bridge on Wednesday
By Maura Judkis
Two Harlem Globetrotters will make their way from Virginia to the District Wednesday morning.

By Maura Judkis  |  02:08 PM ET, 02/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Events

Posted at 10:24 AM ET, 02/26/2013

Free this week: Nordic design, Dvorak festival and a screening of 'Stoker'
By Jess Righthand
If you're looking for something to do in the week ahead that's both free and hassle-free, you've come to the right place.

By Jess Righthand  |  10:24 AM ET, 02/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Events, Free and Easy

Posted at 04:49 PM ET, 02/22/2013

Where to watch the Oscars
By Jess Righthand
Watch Sunday's Academy Awards with specialty cocktails, "Les Miserableu" burgers, goodie bags and more.

By Jess Righthand  |  04:49 PM ET, 02/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Events, Oscars

Posted at 04:31 PM ET, 02/21/2013

Kid President and Obama announce White House Easter Egg Roll
By Maura Judkis
The adorable YouTube star offers up details for the Easter tradition at the White House.

By Maura Judkis  |  04:31 PM ET, 02/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Events

Posted at 10:42 AM ET, 02/21/2013

Howard County library rides into annual fundraiser with a Western flair
By Ron Charles
Many communities love their libraries. But affluent Howard Country, 40 miles outside of Washington, goes positively hog-wild over its library system.

By Ron Charles  |  10:42 AM ET, 02/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Events, Literary Events

Posted at 12:46 PM ET, 02/19/2013

Watch this D.C. Harlem Shake video, and then let us never speak of it again
By Maura Judkis
The Harlem Shake is dead. Good thing everyone in D.C. is finally getting around to making their own videos of it.

By Maura Judkis  |  12:46 PM ET, 02/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Dupont Circle, Events, Let Us Never Speak of It Again

Posted at 05:06 PM ET, 02/14/2013

See the Evens play Friday at St. Stephen's
By Ryan Little
Ian MacKaye and Amy Farina will play a rare benefit show at 8 p.m.

By Ryan Little  |  05:06 PM ET, 02/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Columbia Heights, Events, Music

Posted at 02:02 PM ET, 02/07/2013

Weekend's best: Chinese New Year parade and a Mardi Gras masquerade soiree
By Lavanya Ramanathan
With Mardi Gras, the Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day just days away, this weekend is a weird mashup of all three.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  02:02 PM ET, 02/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Events, Weekend's Best

Posted at 04:46 PM ET, 02/04/2013

Ravens fans: Plan your hooky excuses for Tuesday's victory parade
By Alex Baldinger
The team's victory parade and rally begin at 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday.

By Alex Baldinger  |  04:46 PM ET, 02/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Baltimore, Events, Super Bowl

Posted at 03:04 PM ET, 01/31/2013

'Potomac Phil' returns to Dupont Circle for Groundhog Day prediction
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Western Pennsylvania has Punxsutawny Phil; we've got his stuffed "brother."

By Maggie Fazeli Fard  |  03:04 PM ET, 01/31/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Dupont Circle, Events

Posted at 01:09 PM ET, 01/31/2013

Weekend's best: Washington Auto Show, "Fela!" and the Pharcyde
By Lavanya Ramanathan
Just because we're a bikeshare city doesn't mean we're not curious about the Washington Auto Show's goodies.

By Lavanya Ramanathan  |  01:09 PM ET, 01/31/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Events

Posted at 06:08 PM ET, 01/30/2013

Chat with the Post's critics about spring arts Thursday at 1 p.m.
By Alex Baldinger
Chris Richards, Ann Hornaday and Anne Midgette will join the Going Out Guide to discuss the best of the Spring Arts Preview, where to watch the Super Bowl and more.

By Alex Baldinger  |  06:08 PM ET, 01/30/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Events, Got Plans?

Posted at 01:11 PM ET, 01/30/2013

TableTribes: Dinner with an amuse bouche of jargon
By Maura Judkis
Fill out an application and write a six-word biography if you want to join this tribe.

By Maura Judkis  |  01:11 PM ET, 01/30/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Events, Food

Posted at 10:38 AM ET, 01/28/2013

Photos: 17th annual Polar Bear Plunge
By Alex Baldinger
How it looks when thousands of people take a January dip in the Chesapeake Bay for a good cause.

By Alex Baldinger  |  10:38 AM ET, 01/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Annapolis, Events, Photos

Posted at 05:26 PM ET, 01/24/2013

An inside look at Scott Drewno and Erik Bruner-Yang's fundraising dinner
By Tim Carman
"I know he's a great chef ... My challenge is to make sure that I'm living up to his expectations."

By Tim Carman  |  05:26 PM ET, 01/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Events, Restaurants, Sips & Suppers

Posted at 04:41 PM ET, 01/24/2013

D.C. sounds of the '80s return with Funk-Punk Throwback at 9:30 Club
By Ryan Little
An all-day showcase features Trouble Funk on a bill with classic go-go acts like Junkyard and old-school hardcore bands like Black Market Baby and Scream.

By Ryan Little  |  04:41 PM ET, 01/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Events, Music, Shows

Posted at 10:44 AM ET, 01/18/2013

See the first draft of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation at the Library of Congress
By Michael O'Sullivan
Abraham Lincoln junkies will want to check out The Civil War in America, on view at the the Library of Congress's Thomas Jefferson Building.

By Michael O'Sullivan  |  10:44 AM ET, 01/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Events, Museums

Posted at 11:14 AM ET, 01/17/2013

Eat for free and watch the Caps skate at Verizon Center
By Alex Baldinger
The lockout's over and the team wants to appreciate you, the fan, with an open practice and free food.

By Alex Baldinger  |  11:14 AM ET, 01/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Events, Penn Quarter